Premier Power Delivers Solar Power To Chateau Montelena Winery

CALISTOGA, Calif. - April 3, 2007 - Premier Power completes a 220 kW solar electric system for Chateau Montelena. Comprised of two solar electric systems, the solar arrays provide up to 100% of the site's annual energy needs.

As responsible stewards of Napa Valley, Chateau Montelena aspires to conserve and protect the environment in all aspects of their operations. One of the ways Chateau Montelena realized they could conserve energy and preserve the environment, was to generate electricity using the sun's energy.

"According to Galileo, wine is light held together by water," noted Chateau Montelena winemaker Bo Barrett. "Thanks to this new solar system, the same light that nourishes our grapes will power the machinery that helps us convert them into wine. So in a very real sense, there's sunlight in every bottle we produce. And yes, it's pleasing to our bottom line. We like that too."

"These systems will pay for themselves within 7 to 10 years, and then it's free electricity which translates into money in the bank. The environmental benefits alone make installing a solar electric system one of best things a winery can do", says Dean Marks President of Premier Power.

The 220 kW solar electric system features 876 GE Energy solar power modules. Comprised of two solar electric systems, the solar arrays are installed at the Montelena Estate Vineyard and Winery.

The solar arrays generate the equivalent electricity annually to power approximately 40 homes. In addition, by avoiding the purchase of fossil fuel-generated electricity, Chateau Montelena's solar electric system spares the environment from thousands of tons of harmful emissions. Over the next 25 years, the solar electric system will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 6,625 tons. These emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 66 acres of trees.

About Chateau Montelena

Established in 1882, Calistoga-based Chateau Montelena is credited for helping California wine earn worldwide recognition. In 1976, Chateau Montelena was one of two Napa Valley wineries to come out on top in a blind tasting held for a who's-who of the French wine and food establishment gathered at the Inter-Continental Hotel in Paris. Chateau Montelena produces Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Riesling varieties. The winery has been owned and operated by the Barrett Family since 1972.

About Premier Power

Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. is a leading global provider of small to large-scale solar power systems, delivering unmatched experience to commercial, agricultural and residential customers. Since 1986, Premier Power's industry-leading products, technologies and services have enabled our customers to maximize clean energy output along with project savings. Today, Premier Power designs and deploys the most innovative solar electric systems through market-leading innovation and exceptional customer service.